Aenima

• Artist: Tool
• Rating:
• Release Date: October 01, 1996
• Type: Contains explicit content
• Genre: Rock

Review

For their third release, Tool explore the progressive rock territory previously forged by such bands as King Crimson. However, Tool are conceptually innovative with every minute detail of their art, which sets them apart from most bands. Make no mistake, this isn't your father's rock record. Sonically, the band has never sounded tighter. Long exploratory passages are unleashed with amazing precision, detail, and clarity, which only complements the aggressive, abrasive shorter pieces on the album. There is no compromise from any member of the band, with each of them discovering the dynamics of his respective instrument and pushing the physical capabilities to the limit. Topics such as the philosophies of Bill Hicks (eloquently eulogized in the packaging), evolution and genetics, and false martyrdom will fly over the heads of casual listeners. But those listening closely will discover a special treat: a catalyst encouraging them to discover a world around them to which they otherwise might have been blind. If these aren't good enough reasons to listen to Ænima, then just trust the simple fact that Tool deliver the hard rock goods every time the band chooses to release something. ~ Rob Theakston, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Stinkfist	Tool	Tool	(5:11)
Eulogy	Tool	Tool	(8:28)
H.	Tool	Tool	(6:07)
Useful Idiot	Tool	Tool	(:38)
Forty Six & 2	Tool	Tool	(6:04)
Message to Harry Manback	Tool	Tool	(1:53)
Hooker with a Penis	Tool	Tool	(4:33)
Intermission	Tool	Tool	(:56)
Jimmy	Tool	Tool	(5:24)
Die Eier Von Satan	Tool	Tool	(2:17)
Pushit	Tool	Tool	(9:55)
Cesaro Summability	Tool	Tool	(1:26)
Ænema	Tool	Tool	(6:39)
(-) Ions	Tool	Tool	(4:00)
Third Eye	Tool	Tool	(13:47)

Credits

Bill Hicks (Vocals), Chris Pitman (Synthesizer), Tool (Producer), Tool (Main Performer), Tool (Concept), Karen Mason (?), David Bottrill (Keyboards), David Bottrill (Producer), David Bottrill (Engineer), David Bottrill (Mixing), Danny Carey (?), Adam Jones (Producer), Adam Jones (?), Adam Jones (Art Direction), Maynard James Keenan (Vocals), Joel Larson (?), Concetta Halstead (Producer), Concetta Halstead (Design), Jeff Novack (Photography), Eban Schletter (Organ), Kevin Willis (Producer), Kevin Willis (Art Direction), Kevin Willis (Paintings), Alana Cain (Model), Keith Willis (Artwork), Mark Rappaport (Effects Consultant), Cam de Leon (Artwork), Cam de Leon (Computer Illustration), Justin Chancellor (?), Fabrico DiSanto (Photography), Fabrico DiSanto (Photo Assistance), Marko Fox (Vox Organ)